I confess that I normally have no trouble melting into an easy chair in the evenings and eventually getting to sleep at night. I realize that I’m in a small group. We get e-mails asking what would replace an evening glass of wine when transitioning to the Phase One Diet, and I think we have some options.

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get outdoors. We’re often asked about ingredients in skin care products, and during this time of year the discussion turns to sunscreens and insect repellants.

I have an eight-year old son, and I know how challenging it is to think about practical health decisions for our children. I should tell you at the very outset that we are by no means perfect in our approach to great nutrition for our son. If you’re looking for perfection, I’m not your guy. But if you’re looking for a tip or two, I may be able to help.

To write a piece on foods that help the immune system would be an encyclopedia instead of a blog post. The truth is that it’s complicated. The immune system generally works just fine when it’s given the right nutrients without being burdened with overwhelming toxins. There are individual nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, beta glucan and scores of others that have been shown to help strengthen the immune system.